Which of these female writers was least likely to have been literate ?

A. Julian of norwich
B. Margery kempe
C. Catherine de pizan
D. Helosie

Which of these female writers is most closely associated with tears ?

A. Julian of norwich
B. Margery kempe
C. Catherine of siena
D. Catherine de pizan

Which of the following was a result of Charlemange’s decree on the production of books ?

A. It ended the church’s role in the creation of books
B. It led to a sudden increase of women as scholars and authors
C. It declared that books should be produced by men
D. It opened up new opportunities for women to learn

Which are examples of devotional acts ?

A. Pilgrimages
B. Charitable donations
C. Prayers on the sinner’s behalf
D. All of the above

Who were lay mystics ?

A. People who attempt to found their own religious orders
B. People who reject asceticism and contemplation
C. People who attempted to contact god without the intervention of an established religious order
D. People who were formally tied to religious orders

With which of the following genres is The Romance of the Rose most closely associated ?

A. Medieval lay
B. Hagiography
C. Mysticism
D. Dream vision

Which of the following was the most copied book of the Middle Ages ?

A. The romance of the rose
B. “book of hours”
C. The bible
D. The art of courtly love

When did the Norman Invasion take place ?

A. 9th century
B. 10th century
C. 11th century
D. 12th century

How did courtly romances break down the virgin/whore dichotomy ?

A. They deemphasized the importance of chastity
B. They redefined women as attainable vs unattainable, rather than virgin vs whore
C. They indicated that women’s sexual conduct should not be classified by men
D. They rarely explored issues of sexuality, love, or romance

In The Book of the City of Ladies, what is the function of the character Reason ?

A. She offers real reasons as to why women are valuable to society
B. She literally helps build the city
C. She helps the narrator see the merits of women
D. All of the above